The temples in Old Bagan are all quite close together and it is easy to do your own walking tour. But Bagan is very hot during a day, it's best to hire an e-bike or bicycle.

Keep in mind many of the roads are dirt or gravel and it is very hot on the roads. Taxis and horse and carts are readily available to take you around. You can hire them between locations or for the day. It’s about $35 for a taxi and half that for a horse and cart.

This is definitely a place to wear long skirts, trousers and ¾ length shorts. All of Old Bagan is considered a sacred area and you need to cover your knees and shoulders.

Make the most of breakfast and load up on energy for the day ahead – take some rations with you for the road.

Mingala zedi is situated on the west of the road leading to Myin Kaba village. Its shape resembles that of Shwezigon. King Narathiha-pate built it in A.D. 1284 on the model of Shwezigon Pagoda. The only difference between it and Shwezigon is that it was built upon a brick platform.

After you’ve dodged the hottest part of the day, there’s no finer way to round out the bike adventure than by heading to Mingala zedi to watch the sun melt away over Bagan. With the horizon stretching for miles around, the panoramic view is just as awe inspiring as sunset.